At the close of 2017, Republicans managed to pass a sweeping tax overhaul without input from their Democratic colleagues. Congressman Gregory Meeks believes the GOP is dismantling so-called "regular order" at the expense of our democratic institutions. watch

A new book purports severe dysfunction inside Pres. Trump's White House. Chris Whipple, who chronicled the inner-workings of 17 different presidential administrations, examines the cause of what reports often refer to as "chaos" in the Trump administration. watch

A New York Times report places former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos at the cross-section of many different avenues of the Russia probe: opposition research; intel; foreign contacts. Frank Figliuzzi argues that this report suggests the FBI's inquiry has taken on the quality of a "counter-intel" operation. watch

President Trump sent out several tweets in support of the Iranians demonstrating against corruption and economic inequality. Michael McFaul looks at whether or not Trump is undercutting his message by stirring the pot in a country where he is deeply unpopular. watch

Congressman Steve Cohen fired off criticism of President Trump over his performance as a father to eleven-year-old Barron Trump. Does this transgress an unspoken rule in politics? Rep. Cohen defends his comments and doubles down on his stark assessment of President Trump's character. watch

A New York Times investigation is now disrupting an oft-repeated GOP criticism of the FBI's Russia inquiry. Matt Apuzzo explains how his sources revealed a tip from Australian intelligence that may originate the FBI's Russia probe with an incident involving a former Trump advisor, George Papadopoulos. watch

As President Trump's first year in office draws to a close, we examine how the issue of racial equality has progressed under his administration. After protests marred by violence drew controversial responses from the president, Sheinelle Jones and her panel review moments from this year that steered the national conversation about race. watch

A new investigation reveals that a basis for the FBI's Russia probe was a tip from allied intelligence officers, and not the infamous Steele dossier as many of the probe's detractors have claimed. Former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade discusses how this may shape the investigation as it grinds forward. Sheinelle Jones in for Alex. watch

John Sipher, a former CIA officer, reacts to comments from the president and other high-profile Republican leaders that have called into question the independence and integrity of the FBI. Then Sipher interprets Trump's remarks in an impromptu interview with The New York Times. Philip Mena in for Alex Witt. watch

After the Republican tax plan sailed through Congress and the prospects of future GOP legislation gain steam, Democrats are deciding whether or not compromise with President Trump's party is worth the political fallout. Rep. Debbie Dingell lays out a case for cooperating with the GOP when it benefits her constituents. Philip Mena in for Alex. watch

On the heels of the passage of the Republicans' tax reform legislation, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) disputes the merits of a bill projected to add around $1 trillion to the national debt. Garamendi describes how the reform could potentially hurt health care markets for his constituents. watch

New York Times reporter Matt Apuzzo discusses his paper's sourcing of comments attributed to the president that disparage immigrants and various ethnicities. Apuzzo then responds to barbs from the president's Twitter feed about FBI agents. watch

Frank Figliuzzi was the FBI's assistant director for counterintelligence. He speaks with Alex Witt about what broadsides from the president mean to agents inside the bureau. He then comments on why he believes this is related to heightened attention on the special counsel's investigation. watch